Shunkoin Temple Today is a blog page of Shunkoin Temple. This page provides you Zen mindfulness schedule and the information about the temple guesthouse, Buddhist style wedding service,tea ceremony class,and Japanese style hospitality class (for corporations and business schools). All services are provided in English and Japanese. We promote the marriage equality in Japan. For detailed information visit http://www.shunkoin.com

Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Promotion for Same-sex Weddings in June, 2011

In 2000, Former U.S. President Bill Clinton proclaimed June to be Gay and Lesbian Pride month. Almost a decade later, on June 1st, 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed June to be LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Pride month in the United States. Shunkoin Temple would like honor these decisions and to increase the understanding of gay and lesbian rights by promoting same-sex weddings at our temple during the month of June, 2011.

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Shunkoin Temple Lodging

Our guest house facility has eight private rooms with own shower rooms and toilets and one common kitchen and living room. The each guest room can accommodate 2 - 3 guests and has a traditional tatami floor and a wall-bult-in AC/heater. For our staying-guests, free WiFi, rental bicycles, and complimentary Japanese green tea and coffee are available.

Zen Meditation Class

Our meditation class focuses on leaning how to adapt Zen philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) into your life style. We talk about the traditional Zen pholosophy and the influence of meditation (mindfulness) with neuroscience and psychology.

Buddhist Style Wedding Service

Buddhist style wedding services are availale in English and Japanese at Shunkoin Temple. We welcome all couple regardless of their faith and sexual orientation.

Japanese Style Hospitality (Omotenashi)Class for Corporations and Business School

Our Japanese style hospitality classes are design for corporations and business schools to learn about the Japanese style hospitality (omotenashi) by learnig Japanese tea ceremony. You can learn how to use the tea ceremony's main teaching "Ichigo Ichoe ( you have only one chance to create personal connection with your guests in your life) and no-subjectivity in your business..